That may sound crazy “How can Sugar and Cocaine be similar?” There have been studies done to show a correlation between the two however, if an individual suffers from obesity, binge eating or compulsive overeating he or she knows it to be real. An individual who has an eating disorder may have an allergy to sugar, once he or she eats anything made with sugar it sets up a craving for more. This is similar to a cocaine addiction once he or she starts the craving for more is perpetuated.

Both sugar and cocaine give him or her, an initial high or fix they are searching for then just as quickly the low sets in which creates the cycle of having to have more of either sugar or cocaine. A sugar or cocaine addict is unable to stop until he or she stops putting the substance in the body. What that means as long as an individual continues to put the substance into the body the body has no choice but to continue to crave it. As with drugs as long as someone continues to use they will have to continue the habit and the cycle perpetuates as well as the need to increase the amount continues.

Individuals finding themselves addicted to sugar are baffled how this innocent substance turned into a deadly addiction just as deadly as cocaine. Usually the question people ask “Is how do I stop?” Going through withdrawal can be uncomfortable individuals experience, anxiety, dis-ease with themselves and others around them, headaches, tense, agitated and psychological cravings not physical. To detox one alone is not recommended in order to change behaviors it always helps to be in a safe structured environment.

The recommendation is inpatient eating disorder treatment programs. Individuals with private health insurance can use the inpatient benefits or if the insurance is not available he or she can self pay for treatment. The ability to go inpatient treatment permits the individual to learn new coping mechanisms. It allows for the individual; new ways of dealing with life situations without having to reach out for sugary foods. Learning what are the triggers and how to prevent relapse into old behaviors. Remember even though he or she may feel alone he or she is not.